Question

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between Social Studies and Social Science?

1. Social Studies is primarily a subject of study at the primary level, learned through experiences appropriate to the special stage of development of the pupils.
2. Social Science is a branch of knowledge included at higher educational levels (secondary, higher secondary, and college level).
3. Social Studies involves a detailed and in-depth scientific study of facts, concepts, and theories related to human affairs.
4. Social Science focuses on a comparatively surface-level study of man and his environment.

• A. All
• B. ii only
• C. i, ii
• D. iii, iv

Answer 1

Answer:

C. i, ii

MEANING OF SOCIAL STUDIES

• A subject of study at the primary level, learnt through experiences appropriate to the special stage of development of the pupils.

• It is a study of man and his environment at a comparatively surface level.

MEANING OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

• A branch of knowledge included at higher level (secondary, higher secondary and college level) learnt through a variety of experiences and approaches appropriate to the nature of the developmental stage of the learners at that level.

• It is a detailed and in depth scientific study of facts, concepts, theories, processes etc. related to human affairs.